General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Basse-Terre |
| Country | Guadeloupe |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.5% |
| Gdp | $4.5 billion |
| Size | 1,703 km2 |
| Population | 400,124 |
| Population density | 235/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.94 |
| City population | 96% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 15% |
| Population able to speak english | 20% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 25 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Caraïbes |
| Main airport | Guadeloupe - Pôle Caraïbes |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $6.5 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 8.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $20000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 20.74/MBits |
| Tld | .gp |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.fr |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie des Antilles |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Sailing |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Accras de morue | Fried codfish fritters | $5-$8 |
| Boudin créole | Spicy blood sausage | $4-$6 |
| Colombo de poulet | Chicken stew with curry and spices | $10-$12 |
| Féroce d’avocat | Avocado mousse with codfish | $6-$8 |
| Lambi stew | Conch stew | $12-$15 |
| Matoutou de crabe | Crab stew with rice and vegetables | $15-$18 |
| Poulet boucané | Smoked chicken | $10-$12 |
| Tarte tatin de banane | Banana upside-down cake | $6-$8 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ti’ Punch | A traditional rum-based cocktail made with lime juice, sugar syrup, and spices | $5-$10 |
| Planteur’s Punch | A rum-based cocktail made with fruit juices, grenadine, and spices | $5-$10 |
| Rhum Vieux | A type of aged rum that is typically drunk neat or on the rocks | $10-$20 |
| Guavaberry Rum | A type of rum made with guavaberries, which are a type of fruit that is native to the Caribbean | $10-$20 |
| Crémasse | A type of liqueur made with rum, coconut milk, and spices | $10-$20 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Madras fabric | Colorful cotton fabric with traditional patterns | €10-20 per meter |
| Rhum agricole | Local rum made from sugarcane | €20-40 per bottle |
| Creole pottery | Handmade ceramics with intricate designs | €10-50 per piece |
| Vanilla beans | Aromatic beans used in cooking and baking | €20-40 per kilo |
| Spices | Variety of spices grown on the island, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves | €5-10 per bag |
| Local honey | Sweet and flavorful honey produced by local bees | €10-15 per jar |
| Handcrafted jewelry | Unique pieces made with local materials, such as shells, coral, and wood | €20-100 per piece |
| Souvenirs with the Guadeloupe flag | T-shirts, mugs, keychains, and other items featuring the island’s flag | €5-20 per item |
| Local artwork | Paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by local artists | €50-500 per piece |
| Books about Guadeloupe | History, culture, and travel guides about the island | €10-20 per book |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Carnival | February | A lively festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Ash Wednesday | February or March | Marks the beginning of Lent |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions |
| Victory Day | May 8 | Commemorates the end of World War II |
| Ascension Day | May | Celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Pentecost | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | Commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | France-Antilles |
| Online news | Guadeloupe.net |
| Tv | Guadeloupe La 1ère |
| Radio | RCI Guadeloupe |